Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W320
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2010
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Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH8 and Sony W320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FH8 was launched 2 years later than the W320 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH8 matches up against the W320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Sony W320
| FH8 | W320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 25 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Panasonic FH8
| W320 | FH8 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Sony W320
| FH8 | W320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH8 has outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH8 vs the W320.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and W320 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and W320.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH8 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer FH8 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W320 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 1s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 4.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 123 gr (0.27 lbs) | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 photographs | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $149 | $269 |